Construction Equipment Worker Trainee - Needles/Big River

The Job

ONLY THE FIRST 300 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Applications will only be accepted online starting Saturday March 1st, until 300 applications have been received or until 5:00 p.m. on March 14th, whichever occurs first.


The Department of Public Works is recruiting for Construction Equipment Worker Trainees who perform various tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, flood control channels and other public works facilities.

For more detailed information, refer to the Construction Equipment Worker Trainee job description.

This list will be used to fill immediate vacancies in Needles and Big River. Applicants should specify all yards where they are willing to work on the supplemental questionnaire in order to maximize their opportunities.

We are also currently accepting applications for Construction Equipment Worke r - Big River/Needles . A separate application is required for each position of interest.

Excellent Benefits Package!

Coming from the private sector? Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

Click the link below for additional details:

Benefits By Occ upation al Unit: Craft, Labor, and Trades

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

License: Must have a Valid Class C Driver License at time of application and a Class A or B learners permit at time of hire. Must be able to obtain a valid Class A or B Driver License with a tanker endorsement and no restrictions for air brakes and manual transmissions within 120 days of hire or be terminated. Some positions may require a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements. The Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates drug testing of all employees in jobs requiring a Class B or higher license. Incumbents must pass a medical examination and drug test. Employees are subject to random drug testing, as well as drug testing following accidents, promotions, or upon reasonable suspicion. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires that all applicants submit a work history for the past ten (10) years; this information is required at the time of a selection interview.

Availability: During critical response situations employees must be able to respond to their assigned road yards within 60 minutes if assigned to valley and desert yards and within 45 minutes if assigned to mountain yards. A telephone or other method of immediate communication or contact is required. Employees are subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks.

Physical: Incumbents frequently bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, are subject to extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees are frequently exposed to dust, vapor, hazardous materials, noise and extremes in temperature or humidity.

Training Period/Promotion: Must qualify for promotion to Construction Equipment Worker ( $ 45,552.00 - $62,628.80 annually) within twelve (12) months of start date or be terminated.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

License: Must have a valid Class C Driver License.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or higher a nd experience in construction, maintenance, fabrication, mechanical, industrial work, general labor, or a closely related field . Preferred experience includes work in roadway, flood control, airport, landfill, underground facility maintenance, excavation/grading, concrete/pavement work, or similar public works settings .

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Only the first 300 applications will be accepted online, beginning Saturday, March 1, 2025. If the limit is not reached, the posting will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on March 14, 2025, or until 300 applications are received—whichever comes first. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Craft, Labor &Trades Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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